Lisa Feldman Barrett

CM 327: Adrian Owen on How to Sharpen Your Mind

When it comes to enhancing mental performance, we’re all looking for an edge. And while a healthy diet, regular exercise, and ample rest support healthy brain function, they can only get us so far. What really matters when it comes to improving our focus, regulating our emotions, or planning for our future, is taking a…

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CM 199: Michael Rousell on the Power of Surprise

How to change someone’s mind. It’s a topic that’s come up a few times before on the podcast. For example, I talked to Jonah Berger about how to make inroads by asking for less. I also spoke with Tali Sharot about how to get further by focusing first on what you have in common. Yet…

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CM 191: Lisa Feldman Barrett On How Our Brains Work

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for brain science. I love learning new things about how our brains work and how to get the most out of this amazing organ. That means I’m always scanning for my next book on the topic. And, when I find it, I’m usually placing an order before I’ve made…

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CM 182: Lisa Feldman Barrett On How Our Brains Work

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for brain science. I love learning new things about how our brains work and how to get the most out of this amazing organ. That means I’m always scanning for my next book on the topic. And, when I find it, I’m usually placing an order before I’ve made…

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CM 105: Tali Sharot On How To Change Someone’s Mind

Can facts change someone’s mind? Most times, this approach is a dead end, especially when we try to convince those with top-notch analytical skills. In fact, neuroscience shows that analytical people will tend to use data to find fault with facts they don’t like. If we want to bring someone closer to our way of…

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